Sea Bass or Other Fillets Wrapped in Bean Curd
- 1 1/2 pounds fillets of sea bass, grouper, halibut, or red snapper
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons rice or white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 sheet fresh or dried bean curd
- Corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil for deep-frying
- Cut the fillets into 4 equal rectangular pieces.
- Whisk together the next 6 ingredients until the sugar dissolves, then add the fish to this marinade and set aside for 10 minutes.
- If using a dried bean curd sheet, soak it in hot water until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Cut the sheet into four 5-inch squares.
- Heat at least 2 inches of oil in a large, deep saucepan to 375F.
- Meanwhile, remove the fish from the marinade and put each fillet along the edge of one of the bean curd sheets.
- Roll the fish in the bean curd sheet, like a jelly roll, leaving the ends open.
- The bean curd will stick to itself and seal shut.
- Gently slide the fish rolls into the hot oil and fry, turning once, until golden brown and crisp on the outside, about 2 minutes on each side.
- Remove, drain on paper towels, and serve.
- Substitute 5-inch-square rice paper sheets for the bean curd, but do not soak until the fish and oil are ready.
- Immediately before you are ready to roll, soak the sheets in warm water until softened, about 15 seconds.
- Drain them briefly on a towel and proceed as directed.
bass, soy sauce, shaoxing wine, rice, dark sesame oil, ginger, sugar, curd
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sea-bass-or-other-fillets-wrapped-in-bean-curd-386137 (may not work)